11th May 2010 A short drive from the hostel is the archaeological site of Ephesus. Once the 'capital of Asia', Ephesus is the largest and one the best preserved cities in the Mediterranean. Of particular interest were the library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the amphitheatre, the gate of Hercules, the brothel and ancient public latrines (where the ancient Greek "Georgius Michaelus" used to get up to no good). The burial tomb of Cleopatra's sister is there...

10th May 2010 Leaving the shores of Eceabat we cross the Bosphorus by boat to Canakale and onto Troy (Asia Turkey). Although not the greatest archaeological site, Troy is perhaps Turkey's most famous - largely due to the writings of Homer. Many new excavations continue to this day. There was a wooden horse replica, which we all climbed and hung our heads out of the windows. We had a guided tour of the ruins with Mastifa. We then drove to Selcuk where we spent...